Statement

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I am an Canadian interdisciplinary artist integrating photography, sculpture, digital media and painting methods into multimedia installations. My practice investigates the tensions between environmental concerns and consumer habits, particularly the contradictions in sustainability efforts and systemic reliance on plastic and packaging. In my installation work, I explore the relationship between consumers and their environment by juxtaposing digital imagery of natural and urban landscapes with plastic surfaces. By integrating photography and video with recycled plastic, I create diegetic experiences that shift between immersion and critical awareness, prompting viewers to reflect on their own roles within these systems. Through painting and photography, I examine the interconnectedness of experience, memory, and the body, particularly concerning mental health and resilience. I create abstract and semi-figurative compositions using intuitive gestures, dynamic colour contrasts, and the dramatic interplay of forms. My work seeks to evoke a nuanced emotional response, encouraging contemplation of strength and fragility as intertwined forces. 

I graduated in the spring of 2025 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Ottawa. Driven by a lifelong commitment to learning, my academic journey encompasses visual arts studies at the Ottawa School of Art, Algonquin College, and York University.  I have been honoured with various awards and scholarships for my endeavours. 

Patricia Kenny